The Process

 

Outlined below is the process and responsibilities of those involved in proposing, supporting and approving candidates

 

Role and key activities

 

Activities in detail

NOMINATOR

  • Member 5 yrs
  • 500 word citation
 　 　
  • Can be a Member or a Fellow
  • Should be in 5 years 'good standing'
  • Should complete 500 words summarising their nominee’s achievements to date
     

FACULTY FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE

  • Logs Member as a possible candidate
  • Checks 5 years in good standing
  • Checks with GMC/PCO

 
  • Check the Member is not already being nominated
  • This is a chance to flag up any early concerns
  • The Provost or Committee Chair will check the PCO Performers’ List and GMC register
　 　 　

NOMINATOR

  • Engages two seconders

 
  • Seconders should remain anonymous to ensure an element of surprise and thrill on appointment
　 　 　

SECONDER

  • 400 word supporting statement

 
  • Seconders should be Faculty Members or Fellows
  • Should be 5 years 'in good standing'
  • Seconders will need to prepare 400 words supporting the application
　 　 　

NOMINEE

  • 1000 words
  • Complaints declaration

 
  • The Member should prepare a 1000 word statement outlining their career to date. Nominees may wish to consider the six suggested achievement categories to provide structure to the statement
  • Each nominee should be 5 years 'in good standing'
  • If a nominee has any complaints outstanding against them they should be declared. These will not necessarily be a bar to Fellowship
　 　 　

FACULTY FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE

  • Faculty Provost and/or Chair approves

 
  • Review the application
  • If approved forward to the Fellowship Unit
     

QUALITY ASSURANCE PANEL

  • Random sampling of recommended candidates
  • All rejected candidates

 
  • This group is convened as an independent panel prior to Fellowship Committee meeting
  • They are charged with quality control and consistency review
　 　 　

FELLOWSHIP UNIT

  • GMC conditions check

 
  • Check license and registration status
　 　 　

FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE

 
  • Review and submit to Council if in agreement